The Saudi Al-Ittihad team is missing several of its key players in the highly anticipated match against Al-Ahli this evening, Saturday, as part of the eighth round of the Roshn Saudi Pro League, in a clash that is considered one of the highlights of the football season.

Sources within the club confirmed that the coaching staff, led by Sergio Conceição, will face the derby with multiple absences that will affect their tactical options, presenting a real challenge given the strength of the opponent and their full readiness for the match.

The list of absentees includes the player Muath Faqihi, who is out due to a muscle injury he recently sustained, which requires a period of treatment and rehabilitation before returning to the field.

The team will also miss the efforts of their Brazilian player Fabinho Tavares, who will be absent from the match due to suspension after receiving a red card in the previous game against Al-Khaleej in the league competition.

Defender Ahmed Sharahili will also be absent due to not being physically fit after returning from injury, in addition to the absence of Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, who is still undergoing a special rehabilitation program to regain his full fitness.

The fans of Al-Ittihad hope that the team can overcome these absences and achieve a positive result against their traditional rival, while Conceição aims to leverage the depth of his squad to compensate for the shortcomings and continue competing for the top positions in the league table.